LA Sheriff Lee Baca and his top Deputy Paul Tanaka answered tough questions last week about the abuse of inmates by deputies in the county jails. They testified before a commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors after it was revealed that a federal investigation was under way. Baca said he was not told about widespread abuse, but admitted he was to blame.
Sheriff Baca Admits Mistakes, But What’s Next?
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Guests:
- Steve Whitmore - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department - @sheriffspio
- Robert Faturechi - ProPublica - @RobertFaturechi
- Michael Gennaco - Justice Department (formerly)
- Peter Eliasberg - ACLU of Southern California - @ACLU_SoCal